75. Stratford upon Avon - UK

Stratford upon Avon... sounds rather posh, doesn't it? 

The countryside around the town was stunning as Autumn is well and truly here.





Stratford upon Avon is the home of William Shakespeare and to many a Tudor-style building. I'm sure this town has to have the largest collection of this style of architecture.

The house Shakespeare was born in


The man himself


Again, we see so many wonderful stores with the best of gifts...and here comes Christmas!


Christmas would be wonderful here...


My playboy bunny!








One of the tens of pubs in the town


Halloween is not far away...


Max's new friend


Another classic pub


"Parting is such sweet sorrow."  Romeo and Juliet, Act II, Scene II


We will be back...

Off to see Daniel and Ellen in their new place in Sevenoaks for a few nights and then off to Wadhurst for a two-and-a-half week sit with a pet we have sat before when the family lived in Tonbridge. 

Comments

  1. AnonymousNovember 10, 2023 at 7:43 PM

    👍 Beautiful photos, great to see where you guys are exploring and enjoying while helping others enjoy their breaks. Stay safe and well 👍🥰🥂 Mario and Jane Australia 🇦🇺

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  2. Dianne WatsonNovember 10, 2023 at 7:49 PM

    Wow what a gorgeous town 💕

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  3. AnonymousNovember 10, 2023 at 10:39 PM

    Absolutely beautiful Paul and Max! I loved it too when I visited and stayed in the Very Crooked Shakespeare Hotel way back in 1985. Cheers! Ian Mason

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  4. AnonymousNovember 10, 2023 at 11:53 PM

    Looks like a lovely time!! Sending love. Yvette xo

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  5. Mary Lawrence November 11, 2023 at 7:23 AM

    Wow! Fabulous photos of a gorgeous town. Love the shops and love the playboy bunny too!
    Stay well and safe till your next adventure 😊

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    1. Max and Paul's Excellent AdventureNovember 12, 2023 at 10:50 AM

      Thanks Mary. The next sit will be just as picturesque. Autumn is amazing in England.

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  6. GeriNovember 12, 2023 at 6:23 AM

    We loved Stratford upon avon ...such a beautiful town

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  7. NataliaNovember 15, 2023 at 11:36 PM

    Picture perfect. I wonder if you could start an online postcard business….I wonder how that could work? Or there’re sites that buy/sell images. You shots are stunning….but the bunny shot is the best! 😆😆😆

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